Murphy Spoils Pico's UFC Debut With Knockout
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Aaron Pico’s UFC debut ended poorly, but he’s already looking ahead to his next opportunity. The former Bellator star co-headlined UFC 319 opposite top featherweight contender Lerone Murphy and though he had a few bright moments, Pico ultimately found himself on the wrong end of a spectacular spinning back elbow knockout.
Lerone Murphy welcomed former Bellator star Aaron Pico to the Octagon in a five-round co-main event at UFC 319.
While Whyte missed with his jabs, Ituama picked him off with counters and landed a big shot on his temple that had him wobbling. He followed up with further hooks and before the end for the second minute of the fight he had him face down on the canvas.
On Saturday night, Haney finally got his payback — dropping a string of laughing emojis in response to that old tweet. After Whyte’s brutal knockout loss, it’s safe to say the old saying rings true: He who laughs last, laughs best.
The win over Whyte was Itauma's ninth consecutive knockout victory, all within the first two rounds. Many believed that Whyte, the former WBC interim heavyweight champion, would be the first fighter to drag him into deep waters, but Itauma treated him the same way he has done to every other opponent in his career.
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During his post-fight press conference after UFC 319, Dana White provided medical updates on two fighters that suffered huge knockout losses. Aaron Pico’s UFC debut didn’t go to plan after the former Bellator star was stopped by Lerone Murphy in style.
Despite those past wins, Whyte was unable to produce a similar performance, as he was easily dispatched by Itauma, with the 20-year-old securing a dominant first round knockout victory.
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Lerone Murphy stakes his claim for a title shot with a sensational knockout of Aaron Pico, while Khamzat Chimaev dominates Dricus du Plessus to win the middleweight belt at UFC 319.